If the Chiefs don’t snag Hodges in free agency, ILB Josh Mauga could be an option for KC in free agency. Mauga is currently an unrestricted free agent, and spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons as a starter on the Chiefs defense.

In those two seasons, Mauga racked up 161 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, six pass deflections and two interceptions next to Derrick Johnson.

Mauga went down with an injury in 2016, causing him to be replaced by Justin March and Ramik Wilson. If Mauga was to return, we’re not sure if he’d beat those guys out for his old job, but he would provide depth at the position. At almost 30 years old, he’d also be a much cheaper option.

Of course, there’s always the possibility that the Chiefs move on from Mauga and go after an ILB in the draft. There are plenty of possibilities for KC at pick No. 27 and beyond. Still, the Chiefs could sign Mauga to a cheap, one-year deal and see if he makes the team. If he doesn’t, no harm done.

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